Sr. Accountant (LATAM)

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Accountant (LATAM) to manage accounting for Latin America operations within a multinational framework.

You will support the monthly close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany activity, and currency conversions to ensure accurate reporting for Starlink subsidiaries. The role requires bilingual Spanish/English communication, a bachelor’s degree, and 4+ years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support LATAM operations in multinational environments.
• Participate in monthly close and reporting for Starlink subsidiaries.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany, and currency conversions.
• Coordinate international statutory filings and bridge to US GAAP, VAT/GST and audits.
• Manage complex reconciliations and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Assist with tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and e-invoicing across LATAM.
• Support process improvements and standardization of reporting.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits and interact with auditors.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

Spanish & English

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Excel

SQL

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. ACCOUNTANT (LATAM)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Latin America operations in multinational environments
• Participate in the accounting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all monthly accounting financial information for Starlink subsidiaries
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, reserves, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency conversions as required to support Starlink
• Partner with local service providers as needed to review and coordinate international statutory filings, including bridging statutory financial and tax books to U.S. GAAP, meet international regulatory and tax compliance needs, including VAT/GST and maintaining proper documentation for local country tax refunds/credits
• Skilled in managing complex accounting reconciliation processes and delivering accurate financial information under tight deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Experience dealing with tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and e-invoicing processes across multiple jurisdictions in LATAM
• Support efforts to improve processes and reporting, including standardization efforts
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation related to external audit requirements, and interact with external auditors as required
• Participate in special projects as requested

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of accounting experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
• Big 4 accounting firm or multinational corporate experience
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel
• Experience with US GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards), and multiple currency environments
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems
• Ability to analyze a high volume of transactions and data; SQL experience is a plus
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to seek underlying assumptions through probing, questioning, and listening
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to listen attentively and communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities concurrently with shifting time frames, and meet deadlines, self-starter with a high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, facilitate effective team interactions, and foster a positive work environment; willingness to assist teammates to achieve departmental goal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite - remote and hybrid work is not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Sr. Accountant: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.